Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is all set to feature in the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 after being named in India's 15-member A squad. The tournament will see India-A take on arch-rivals Pakistan-A, with Tilak Varma appointed as captain and Rajat Patidar as vice-captain.
The 50-over tournament will provide Vaibhav with another opportunity to showcase his batting talent on the international stage. His inclusion has attracted attention, particularly as fans will be eager to see him perform against quality opposition, including Pakistan-A.
The selection also gives the young batter an opportunity to make a stronger impact after limited game time during India's recent five-match T20 series against New Zealand. Although he was part of the squad, Vaibhav featured in only two matches, scoring 49 runs at an average of 24.50 and an impressive strike rate of 181.48.
India-A will face Pakistan-A on November 22 at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The highly anticipated encounter is expected to be one of the key attractions of the tournament.
Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh join Vaibhav in the squad
The BCCI has announced a 15-member India-A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026. Alongside Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the squad features several established names, including Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Prabhsimran Singh and Rajat Patidar.
Prabhsimran Singh and Kumar Kushagra have been selected as the two wicketkeeping options, while Tilak Varma will lead the team.
India-A Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma (captain), Rajat Patidar (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Suryansh Shedge, Shahbaz Ahmed, Vipraj Nigam, Harsh Dubey, Tanush Kotian, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav and Arshad Khan.
ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 begins on November 19
The ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026 will be held in Doha, Qatar, from November 19 to 29. Eight teams have been divided into two groups, with India-A placed in Group B alongside Pakistan-A, Nepal and the UAE.
Group A consists of Bangladesh-A, Sri Lanka-A, Afghanistan-A and Hong Kong, China. Each team will compete in the group stage, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the semi-finals.
India-A will begin its campaign against Nepal on November 20 before facing Pakistan-A on November 22. The team's final group-stage fixture will be against the UAE on November 24.
The semi-finals are scheduled for November 26 and 27, while the tournament final will take place on November 29. With a strong squad at their disposal, India-A will aim to progress deep into the competition, while Vaibhav Suryavanshi will look to make the most of this opportunity.
India-A Match Schedule – ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026
November 20: India-A vs Nepal
November 22: India-A vs Pakistan-A
November 24: India-A vs UAE
